Principal Contractor

APPOINTMENT OF A PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR AS PER CONSTRUCTION

REGULATION 5(1)(k) AS INCORPORATED UNDER THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
AND SAFETY ACT, ACT 85 OF 1993

I, ………………………………………………………….…...…. (Client) in terms of the above-mentioned

Act and Regulation, designate you ………………………………………….………
………………………………………………. as the Principle Contractor responsible for all
construction work on the following premises…………….
……………………………………………………………. The appointment will be valid for the duration
of the contract.

In terms of this appointment you are required to perform the following duties:
1. Ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the provisions of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and all incorporated Regulations;
2. Ensure that the provisions of the Health and Safety Plan, Fall Protection Plan and
all related Safe Operating Procedures are complied with during the duration of the
contract;
3. Ensure that all staff employed on the contract receives training and are competent
in the performance of their respective tasks;
4. Enforce discipline and ensure that staff and visitors comply with the site rules and
all related health and safety rules and procedures; and
5. Regularly conduct risk assessments and inspections as to ensure that the health
and safety of staff and visitors are ensured.

Signature of client: ………………………………………………

Designation: ………………………. Date: …………….…………

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 Acceptance of appointment

I, ……………………………………………. accept this designation and acknowledge that I have

studied and understand the relevant legal requirements of the Occupational Health and
Safety Act and incorporated Regulations.

Signature: ……………………………………. Date: …………………………………..

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